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Kate · 04-10-2006, 08:37 PM

Sadie goes in for a shot in April, and at that time I will personally talk to the vet about getting her teeth cleaned.
He told me a year ago, that around May of this year I may want to seriously consider it.

In the meantime, I called one of the vet assistants and talked to her about the type of anesthesia they use for these little dogs while cleaning their teeth.

She said that first they use a pre-anesthesia IV, and then Isoflorine gas.

I have heard horror stories about small dogs and anesthesia, and am quite nervous about taking her in for teeth cleaning, but I know it is best for her.

Can anyone tell me if this type of anesthesia sounds safe.
I know there is more than one type of anesthesia, but I don't know what the names of them are.

Many thanks.

Kate

AtlasNerd · 04-10-2006, 08:46 PM

Unfortunately I don't know the details of anesthesia, but I am interested in finding out. Both of my dogs have baby teeth that need to be removed this summer so I am worried about it too.

I do have a 3 lb yorkie who was neutered and did just find under anesthesia. The only problem he had was a irritated reaction from the stuff they put on their eyes. With a few eye drops the next couple of days he was fine.

Its just so tough seeing them after something like that...since they are so small and seem so out of it when they wake up!

feminvstr · 04-10-2006, 09:21 PM

Isoflorine gas is the safest for toy breeds, have your vet do a pre-anestetic blood panel prior to ensure your baby's kidney/liver is functioning properly.

I hope this helps

SnowWa · 04-10-2006, 11:04 PM

I watched a dog being neutered on TV - and they did put an ointment in his eyes for that procedure. They said that dogs (and people) don't blink when they are under anethesia and their eyes can become dry and sore because of this.

You might run a search on "anesthesia" here on YT because this topic has been brought up often. And, I know that different types of anesthesia have been mentioned often.

Carol Jean

diva pup · 04-11-2006, 03:54 AM

The other safe gas is called sevoflurane. My vet says it is safer even than iso for these guys. It can be a little more expensive depending on your vet.

Kate · 04-11-2006, 10:32 PM

Thank you everyone. Your replies are very much appreciated.

Kodiesmom · 04-12-2006, 06:45 AM

yes this is the exact way my little pup at 3lbs was sediated for neutering and pulling his baby teeth out. I let him stay over night though.. so they could watch him... he was also on IVs after surgery because he was so small. My advice is to go to a vet you feel comfortable with.

yorkiegirl2 · 04-12-2006, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by feminvstr

Isoflorine gas is the safest for toy breeds, have your vet do a pre-anestetic blood panel prior to ensure your baby's kidney/liver is functioning properly.

I hope this helps

What Kimberly said..
I took one of mine in to extract some retained puppy teeth and asked the Vet about a cleaning while she was under.
He told me ..She didn't ready have a tarter problem and they do not suggest doing one unless it starts to get bad.
He said ..once you start with cleanings, it pits the teeth and tarter will come back quicker.

Kate · 04-12-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl2

What Kimberly said..
I took one of mine in to extract some retained puppy teeth and asked the Vet about a cleaning while she was under.
He told me ..She didn't ready have a tarter problem and they do not suggest doing one unless it starts to get bad.
He said ..once you start with cleanings, it pits the teeth and tarter will come back quicker.

Good to hear from you again yorkiegirl2. Sadie is going to be four years old in July, and I have had two vets tell me she eventually will need her teeth cleaned.

Maybe I will get lucky, and not have to do this as I have now started brushing her teeth. It really is not as difficult as I thought it would be.

Many thanks for your advice.

Kate · 04-12-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodiesmom

yes this is the exact way my little pup at 3lbs was sediated for neutering and pulling his baby teeth out. I let him stay over night though.. so they could watch him... he was also on IVs after surgery because he was so small. My advice is to go to a vet you feel comfortable with.

I have a comment to make as it relates to leaving our kids overnight at the vet's office.

From what I have been told, we are simply leaving our animals overnight at an empty office. There are not any attendants at the vet's office overnight. Is this true?

If so, I would feel a whole lot better taking my girl home with me. At least I could make an emergency call if I
needed help with her.

Comments please.

04-10-2006, 08:37 PM	#1
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 853	Anesthesia Sadie goes in for a shot in April, and at that time I will personally talk to the vet about getting her teeth cleaned. He told me a year ago, that around May of this year I may want to seriously consider it. In the meantime, I called one of the vet assistants and talked to her about the type of anesthesia they use for these little dogs while cleaning their teeth. She said that first they use a pre-anesthesia IV, and then Isoflorine gas. I have heard horror stories about small dogs and anesthesia, and am quite nervous about taking her in for teeth cleaning, but I know it is best for her. Can anyone tell me if this type of anesthesia sounds safe. I know there is more than one type of anesthesia, but I don't know what the names of them are. Many thanks. Kate __________________ 7/14/02- 1/16/15 RIP Sadie

04-10-2006, 09:21 PM	#3
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	Isoflorine gas is the safest for toy breeds, have your vet do a pre-anestetic blood panel prior to ensure your baby's kidney/liver is functioning properly. I hope this helps __________________ Kimberly

04-10-2006, 11:04 PM	#4
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I watched a dog being neutered on TV - and they did put an ointment in his eyes for that procedure. They said that dogs (and people) don't blink when they are under anethesia and their eyes can become dry and sore because of this. You might run a search on "anesthesia" here on YT because this topic has been brought up often. And, I know that different types of anesthesia have been mentioned often. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

04-11-2006, 10:32 PM	#6
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 853	Thank you everyone. Your replies are very much appreciated. __________________ 7/14/02- 1/16/15 RIP Sadie

04-10-2006, 08:46 PM	#2
AtlasNerd Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carrollton Posts: 36	Unfortunately I don't know the details of anesthesia, but I am interested in finding out. Both of my dogs have baby teeth that need to be removed this summer so I am worried about it too. I do have a 3 lb yorkie who was neutered and did just find under anesthesia. The only problem he had was a irritated reaction from the stuff they put on their eyes. With a few eye drops the next couple of days he was fine. Its just so tough seeing them after something like that...since they are so small and seem so out of it when they wake up!

04-11-2006, 03:54 AM	#5
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	The other safe gas is called sevoflurane. My vet says it is safer even than iso for these guys. It can be a little more expensive depending on your vet.

04-12-2006, 06:45 AM	#7
Kodiesmom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 183	yes this is the exact way my little pup at 3lbs was sediated for neutering and pulling his baby teeth out. I let him stay over night though.. so they could watch him... he was also on IVs after surgery because he was so small. My advice is to go to a vet you feel comfortable with.